.TH L3BUILD 1 "2024-05-27" "LaTeX"

.SH NAME
l3build

.SH SYNOPSIS
 Usage l3build <target> [<options>] [<names>]

.SH DESCRIPTION
------

The l3build module is designed to support the development of
high-quality LaTeX code by providing:
* A unit testing system
* Automated typesetting of code sources
* A reliable packaging system for CTAN releases

The bundle consists of a Lua script to run the tasks and a
.tex file which provides the testing environment. These were
originally developed for supporting LaTeX development but
are designed such that they can be readily used by others. Full
documentation is provided.

.SH COMMANDS
Valid targets are:
   check        Runs all automated tests
   clean        Cleans out directory tree
   ctan         Creates CTAN-ready archive
   doc          Typesets all documentation files
   install      Installs files into the local texmf tree
   manifest     Creates a manifest file
   save         Saves test validation log
   tag          Updates release tags in files
   uninstall    Uninstalls files from the local texmf tree
   unpack       Unpacks the source files into the build tree
   upload       Sends archive to CTAN for public release

.SH OPTIONS
Valid options are:
   --config|-c            Sets the config(s) used for running tests
   --date                 Sets the date to insert into sources
   --debug                Runs target in debug mode
   --dirty                Skips cleaning up the test area
   --dry-run              Dry run for install or upload
   --email                Email address of CTAN uploader
   --engine|-e            Sets the engine(s) to use for running test
   --epoch                Sets the epoch for tests and typesetting
   --file|-F              Takes the upload announcement from the given file
   --first                Name of first test to run
   --full                 Installs all files
   --halt-on-error|-H     Stops running tests after the first failure
   --help|-h              Prints this message and exits
   --last                 Name of last test to run
   --message|-m           Text for upload announcement message
   --quiet|-q             Suppresses TeX output when unpacking
   --rerun                Skips setup: simply reruns tests
   --show-log-on-error    Shows the full log of the failure with 'halt-on-error'
   --show-saves|-S        Shows the invocation to update failing .tlg files
   --shuffle              Shuffles order of tests
   --stdengine|-s         Run tests with the std engine (config dependent)
   --texmfhome            Location of user texmf tree
   --version              Prints version information and exits

.SH "SEE ALSO"
Full manual available via 'texdoc l3build'.

Repository  : https://github.com/latex3/l3build

Bug tracker : https://github.com/latex3/l3build/issues
.SH AUTHORS
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